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How to Repair Drywall

A well-placed piece of art may be the quickest way to disguise a hole in your wall. But for a professional fix, follow our tips on how to patch a hole in drywall.

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DIY Regulation Cornhole Boards

Building a cornhole set is a fairly easy project that you can tackle in a day.

How to Remove Wallpaper

Wallpaper removal is relatively simple with some elbow grease and a few household items.

How to Refinish a Dining Room Table

Easily refinish a dated or worn dining room table to give it a fresh look.

How to Preserve Flowers

Keep the beauty of your garden going all year long with the best ways to preserve flowers.

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28 Crafts You Can Make With Old Clothes 28 Photos

Give your favorite sweater, T-shirt, baby onesie or blue jeans a new lease on life with these imaginative upcycling projects.

20 Home Improvement Projects to Tackle Before Listing Your Home 20 Photos

These small changes have the potential to make a huge impact on your selling price.

DIY Easter Games for the Whole Family Feb 9, 2024

Hunting for eggs isn't the only Easter activity. This year, keep the candy coming and the games going with some clever ideas for c …

15 DIY Raised Bed Garden Ideas 15 Photos

By: Paul Cox

All you need to build a stylish raised bed for your garden this year are some basic skills and tools. Check out these raised bed g …

How to Make DIY Dishwasher Detergent Jan 9, 2024

A homemade solution that'll leave your dinnerware shining! Learn how to make your own loose powder or dishwasher tabs.

DIY Crafts We Loved In 2023 21 Photos

From self-care shower steamers to functional raised garden beds, these were a few of our favorite things to make this year.

How to German Schmear Faux-Brick Walls Dec 21, 2023

Learn how to install faux brick walls then apply a mortar-wash known as a German schmear finish.

How to Install Decorative Arches on a Wall Dec 18, 2023

Bring style and elegance to a bland space by creating accent wall arches that add dimension, visual interest and a classic touch.

Lyndsay and Leslie’s Most Creative DIY Projects From 'Unsellable Houses' Season 4 11 Photos

These HGTV twins have a way of making the most of slim budgets, small spaces and unique home elements. See their best do-it-yourse …

Easy DIY Holiday Cards From HGTV Magazine Oct 24, 2023

Make a note: These DIY cards are sure to impress your friends and family.

At Home With 'Desi Meets Design' Creator Mitesh Trambadia 23 Photos

Tour Mitesh Trambadia’s culture-rich home outside of Washington, DC, filled with art, color and a deep dive into his family’s Indi …

Spackle vs. Joint Compound: What's the Difference? Nov 2, 2023

Wait a second — spackle and joint compound aren't the same thing? Though they seem similar, spackle and joint compound serve compl …

100 Beautiful Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas 101 Photos

Trim your tree in style with easy DIY projects, design tips and unique color palettes from the holiday decorating pros.

Halloween Decor: How to Make Glowing Specimen Jars Oct 25, 2023

By: Jessyca Williams

Brighten your Halloween decorations with these neon-green, glowing jars that look like they came straight out of a mad scientist's …

Halloween Decor: How to Make Creepy Apothecary Jars Oct 24, 2023

By: Jessyca Williams

Take your Halloween decor to the next level with these easy-to-make apothecary jars made from recycled medicine bottles.

Block Print Like a Pro: How to Carve Rubber Stamps for Fabric Printing Oct 17, 2023

If you’ve always wanted to create your own T-shirt design, this tutorial by Maine artist Allison McKeen will have you block printi …

How to Make Giant Tombstones for Halloween Oct 16, 2023

Go big and learn how to craft a giant (5-foot-tall) gravestone for your front yard Halloween decor.

Make This Easy-to-Sew Spider Hand Puppet for Halloween Oct 10, 2023

No sewing machine is required for this darling spider hand puppet!

How to Make a DIY Hydroponic System Oct 6, 2023

Get growing with your own DIY hydroponic garden system. We've got everything you need to know for getting started in hydroponic ga …

5 Easy DIY Halloween Headbands Sep 29, 2023

Looking for the perfect headgear for Halloween? Craft one of these easy-to-make headbands — googly monster eyes, spiderweb, deely …

How to Make Fake Blood Sep 28, 2023

Looking to take your Halloween costume or decor to the next level? Make this easy, edible fake blood recipe using things you proba …

How to Make Giant Spiderwebs for Halloween Sep 28, 2023

By: Jessyca Williams

The secret to great-looking Halloween spiderweb decorations? Beef netting — the kind butchers use to wrap meats. It easily stretch …

Black Gothic Halloween Front Porch Decor Sep 26, 2023

By: Jessyca Williams

Dress up your front entry with this elegant but creepy floral seating area. All your guests and ghouls will want to stop and sit f …

How to Make Scary Halloween Candles Out of Pool Noodles Sep 26, 2023

By: Jessyca Williams

Learn how to inexpensively make a haunted-house-worthy spooky candelabra using pool noodles, battery operated candles and a few ba …

DIY Outdoor Halloween Decoration: Illuminated Life-Size Witch Sep 25, 2023

By: Jessyca Williams

Light up your yard and greet trick-or-treaters with this easy-to-make, lovely lady.

3 Easy Halloween Costumes Made From a Little Black Dress Sep 22, 2023

Take on Halloween in style with these three simple costumes — silent film star, bat and spiderweb — that all begin with a black dr …

How to Make a 'Broomba': A Robot Vacuum Turned Into a Halloween Witch’s Broom Sep 15, 2023

Turn your robotic vacuum into the life of your Halloween party by transforming it into a self-moving witch's broom.

20 (Almost!) Free Updates for the Bedroom 21 Photos

Don't let a modest budget stand between you and the bedroom of your dreams. Breathe new life into your boudoir with these budget-f …

How to Make a DIY Terra-Cotta Pumpkin Jack-O'-Lantern Sep 15, 2023

Terra-cotta pumpkins make for pretty autumn decor, but they also cost a pretty penny to buy. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with t …